Bill Condon

A new trailer for "Mr. Holmes," with Sir Ian McKellen taking on the iconic role, shows the famous detective setting the record straight on some of the myths that have grow up around the him. In one scene a man hosting Holmes asks, "My mother, she wonders if you brought your famous hat?" "The deerstalker?" Holmes answers, referring to the cap that has been associated with him and other detectives. "I've never worn one." "And the pipe?" "I prefer a cigar." This story stars McKellen as a retired Holmes, who nonetheless has one more case to solve, which involves a mysterious woman. At age 93 he now lives on the Dover...

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